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Durham University
Durham University
- World top 100 University: Joint 89th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- UK top 10 University: 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
- 7th in the Complete University Guide 2025
- World top 30 University for sustainability: 19th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- 65th in the world in the category of Employer Reputation. QS World University Rankings 2025
Discover Durham
We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. We are a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other.
Scholarships
We're committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances. We offer a range of scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate (taught and research), international and current students.
Research-led education
Delivering cutting-edge, research-led education is at the very heart of everything we do.
Our academic staff are so much more than lecturers teaching from books. Our academics collaborate with research partners worldwide, providing answers to some of the most pressing global challenges of our time. They carry out ground-breaking research that shapes our departments, inspires our courses, and directly informs our teaching. You’ll learn from world leaders and actively benefit from the world-class research taking place right here in the University.
A wider student experience like no other
At Durham, academic success is only half the story. Our transformative wider student experience will also help you develop as a person and participate above and beyond your academic commitments.
Explore our student enrichment opportunities
Our colleges
Our colleges are at the heart of life at Durham. From day-to-day activities to special events, there are so many ways to make friends and have fun, while increasing your skills and experience.
Colleges are mixed communities of staff and students from varied subject areas. Each college has dedicated student support staff and student welfare volunteers, as well as a huge range of student-led activities.
Get to know us
Whatever new experiences you’re looking for, you’ll find your place at Durham. There are lots of ways you can find out more.
- Postgraduate open days (in-person and virtual events
- Postgraduate monthly webinar series
- Take a self-guided tour
Departments
Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
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